iControl just got an update. Did yours?
Issue 1 · Oct 13–19, 2026. This build highlights iControl’s control themes, alongside an app offering widgets, charging wallpapers and control-panel customization. It is worth installing now for those personalization options; the details are on the next screen.
About 2 minutes · what changed, then Google Play
Start NowWhat changed this week
These are the three changes in iControl: Easy Widgets Themes 1.8.0.0923 that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01Explore control themes
The notes point readers toward iControl’s control themes, a central part of its phone-personalization collection. Browse the available styles to find a look that suits you.
- 02Worth using: style widgets
Worth using: widgets are among iControl’s customization options. The app says you can rearrange layouts and add or remove widgets to shape a home-screen design that feels personal.
- 03Worth using: charging wallpapers
Worth using: charging wallpapers let you customize a lock-screen look with backgrounds, effects, fonts and layouts. Choose a combination that suits the style you want while your phone charges.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's iControl: Easy Widgets Themes page.
Also updated this week
iControl: Easy Widgets Themes is one of 51 apps with a full screen in Issue 1. Next up in this issue:
Tips
- Browse themes by your style
Start with the control-theme collection and look for a design that suits the rest of your phone’s appearance. iControl describes styles ranging from minimalist to trendy and aesthetic. A consistent choice can make a control panel feel more at home alongside your wallpaper and widgets. Try comparing a few looks before settling on one.
- Shape the widget layout
Use the app’s layout-customization options to rearrange the design and add or remove widgets. This is a practical way to make the home-screen appearance feel less crowded or better suited to the elements you want to feature. The description presents widget arrangement as a customization option, so explore it when adjusting your overall theme.
- Personalize charging wallpaper
When choosing a charging wallpaper, consider the background, effects, fonts and layout together rather than treating the image as the only choice. iControl describes these as ways to tailor a lock-screen design for charging. Pick a combination that remains easy to read and matches the visual style you chose for other parts of the phone.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
How we write the digest
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FAQ
Is this the official list of iControl changes?
No. This is an independent site and is not affiliated with Fancy keyboard for theme apps, the developer listed for iControl. Google Play’s page for the app is the authority for its current listing and update information. Check that page for the latest details before installing, and use the developer name there to confirm you have the intended app.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
Google Play may show Open when an update is not currently offered for your account or device, including during a staged rollout. Check the app’s Play page again later and follow the options shown there. The availability of an update can vary, so seeing Open does not by itself mean that you need to change anything in iControl.
What can I customize with iControl?
The app describes control-center themes, widgets and charging wallpapers. For a charging wallpaper, it lists backgrounds, effects, fonts and layouts as customization choices. It also describes rearranging layouts and adding or removing widgets. Browse the options in the app to see which designs and tools fit the appearance you want for your phone.